Last night Chloe and I went to our second session of puppy kindergarten. At the first session she was terrified of the other puppies. At the class we work on dog socialization and one command. When we got to the Assisted Living Home, where they hold the class, Chloe went up to each of the residents to say "howdy do" and yes you may pet me. I thought we were off to a good start. They introduce the puppies to each other one on one. Well, Miss Chloe was terrified of a 3 pound Shih Tzu named Gina. Gina chased her and chased her. So basically, Chloe flunked the first day of Puppy Kindergarten.
On the second day a new dog came to class, a three month old Akita, (beautiful and very large dog). Made friends immediately and played with her. Yahooo. She is gaining confidence! Turns out she is still terrified of the Australian Shepard, the mini Australian Shepard, the Boxer/Shepard mix and of course little tiny Gina.
The trainer also referred to Chloe as Snarky when she is upset. Whoaaa! Anyway, learning the commands is going really well. So, we are going to practice leash walking whenever the winds die down. Jean in Colorado
Friday, June 13, 2008
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Jean,
It sounds like Chloe will make an excellent companion dog! She obviously knows that she is going to get much more out of the residents than out of her little and big doggie classmates! As a Shih Tzu, she was bred to watch the gates and alert the temple to visitors approacing, and as well, with their skill extraordinaire: to Love You Faithfully, Unconditionally, and with Great Humor, their little snub-nosed upturned face, brown eyes glistening with love and adoration. All this genteel fawning over you, only moments after tearing recklessly through the cloister chasing a bug or leaf at breakneck speed, sliding around corners, kicking up dust, and forcing the monks and other pilgrims and penitants to let go a laugh straight from their bellies with glee! She'll be fine, this new puppy of yours - she comes from ancient and revered stock. After all, can't you tell? I love Mine!
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